| 39.003 ~ 0904 ~ Spuleria flavicaput ~ Yellow-headed Cosmet | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and fairly common throughout England and Wales and to a lesser extent in central Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status A few very old records from Welshpool in the mid 60's. Wingspan : M & F, 12-14mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wood margins, scrub and hedgerows. Foodplant Hawthorn. Lifestage data Stem miner. Eggs laid on a twig. Larva mines into a soft side twig and bores through the pith. Pupates inside the stem. |
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